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DP Failure Mode Effect Analysis – Breaking Down the FMEA
Learning from each failure can be costly & time consuming. FMEA is a systematic method of studying failure. This ensures that time is not wasted & the root of the problem is quickly determined. It is used to Identify methods to eliminate or reduce the chance of that failure occuring in the future.
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Getting Your Dynamic Positioning (DP) License
Here you are, fresh out of the academy with your watch keeping ticket, & you are looking to get the additional DP endorsement. Or perhaps you have been at sea for 20 years & feel its time to try something new. Or maybe you can just see which way the wind is blowing.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Inertial DP Technology Assists
I recently wrote an article on the Future Of DP Systems but apparently left out an important technology; inertial navigation. These systems have long been in use by submarines and...
Saturday, November 6, 2010
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Green Dynamic Positioning Technology
As positioning capabilities have been improved to the point where a vessel can now sit on a (virtual) dime, the focus now shifts towards refinement. Making vessels more efficient is not only the right thing to do for the environment, it also makes good business sense. As legislation continually moves towards stricter emission controls, companies that are taking the initiative now will remain ahead of the curve, staying competitive in the process.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Dynamic Positioning 101- Heading alteration and speed
This week we are going to look at a particular DP function, when using the Kongsberg system. Although it is a fairly simple point it is one that can still cause some confusion, even for some experienced operators.
That function is changing the ships heading while the center of rotation (COR) is is offset from the vessels center of gravity (CG).
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Joining a New Vessel as DPO
Joining a new vessel can be a very exciting time. There are new people to meet, tasks to complete & food to eat! You may already have experience with the type of work that vessel performs, or it may be completely new to you. Either way, it is up to you to become familiar with the ship and the onboard culture as quickly as possible.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Hierarchy of the Dive Team
Commercial Diving is a major component of life in the offshore industry, with divers performing much of the subsea work. To better understand how the dive team accomplishes what they...
What Jobs are Done with Dynamic Positioning? – Pt. 5
Heavy Lift
This serious operation has a large potential for disaster should something go wrong. Setting large suction piles or even an entire accomodation unit on top of a platfrom is a precision job that requires precise technology.
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What Jobs are Done with Dynamic Positioning?
What kind of work is done using Dynamic Positioning?
What started out as a technology designed to position drillships in deep water has trickled down through the offshore industry & can now be found installed on all types of vessels. It is being used today in capacities never imagined back when it was first invented. In this series we will take a look at how the technology is being utilized & some examples of ships on which it is installed.